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The Emir of Bichi, Dr. Nasiru Ado Bayero, has expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the peace the Northern community has been enjoying in the state, under his administration. The Emir of Bichi told Gov. Ugwuanyi that his administration’s commitment to national integration and peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians in Enugu State, irrespective of tribe, religion and political differences is “well acknowledged”, adding that “we will not forget that; we will be grateful to you forever”. Dr. Ado Bayero also appreciated the traditional rulers in Enugu State, stressing that based on “your relationship with the Northern…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asks President Muhammadu Buhari and his anti-people All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept their failure and allow competent, transparent and honest hands to effectively manage our economy, as that is the only way to save our nation from an imminent economic collapse. The PDP in a statement by Kola Ologbondinyan, asserts that the report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that our economy has plunged into another recession under the APC confirms our stand that the Buhari Presidency and the APC lack the competence and integrity to run a national economy. The report shows…

Former Special Assistant to Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Mr. Kalu Prince Iroha has expressed satisfaction with the level of infrastructure in his Abia North district, saying their ancestors are happy with it. In a chat with ABN TV on Saturday, he attributed it to the efforts of Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, senator representing the district in the Senate. The Former Director, Abia State Grassroots Sports Development Initiatives (ABGRASOD), an Abia State Ministry of Sports PPP Sports Development Initiatives stated that his Abia community in Ohafia LGA made efforts to raise N5 million to make their road passable,…

The kidnapped chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Phillip Shekwo, has been found dead. This was confirmed to Channels Television by the Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, on Sunday The Police boss said the body of Shekwo was found not far from his house in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, and has been evacuated to the Dalhatu Araf specialist hospital. Shekwo was earlier kidnapped in the late hours of Saturday at his residence in Lafia.

Nine Police Officers who were kidnapped on November 8 2020 between Kankara town and Sheme in Katsina State have been rescued. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, the Police officers were traveling in a night commercial bus when they came under attack by suspected bandits, who were heavily armed and dressed in military camouflage. The statement also explained that, the officers, all Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), were on their way to Gusau in Zamfara State from Maiduguri at the time of the kidnap incident. Two of the officers are currently receiving medical attention…

The Honourable Minister of Works and Housing Federal Republic of Nigeria, Babajide Fashiola. Gov. Willie M. Obiano of Anambra State alongside his Delta state counterpart, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa ably represented by the states' SSG., Rt. Hon. Uche Victor Okafor, Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly. H. R. M. Igwe Dr. Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha. Amongst other dignitaries were in Delta axis of the second Niger on an inspection visit earlier this day the 20th of November, 2020. According to scope of work as made available by the contractor, Julius Berger's Management, the construction of Main Works on…

The presidential panel investigating the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, on Friday submitted its report to the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Justice Ayo Salami who chairs the panel submitted the report to Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The panel was set up in July this year to investigate various allegations of wrongdoing against Magu. Details later…

A Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has resigned his appointment as SA on Internal Security and Public Utilities (Urban). The resignation of Egwu Chidiebere, from Umahi’s government was made known on Thursday. The resignation happened as Umahi, who had left the Peoples Democratic Party, formally joined the All Progressives Congress on Thursday. This development comes barely five days after the Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs, Lazarus Ogbee, also resigned his appointment with the state government. It was gathered that Chidiebere submitted his resignation letter to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Ugbala, on…